The Douglas College Royals set the tempo early but came up short when the Vancouver Island Mariners rallied for a 56-52 decision in PacWest women’s basketball action.
Leading 38-31 at the half, all Douglas needed to do was hold VIU from any big runs, and protect the lead.
But the Mariners out-rebounded the hosts 48-41 and corralled the lead when it mattered most, in a game where the lead traded hands 14 times.
Amber Beasley counted 17 points in the loss, while Rachel Beauchamp scored 12 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, while Sarah Jorgenson chipped in 10 points.
A day later, Douglas was fully motivated and cranked out a 89-46 win over the Camosun Chargers, led by Beauchamp’s 21 points and 11 boards.
